Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma

Obituaries in the Pryor, Mayes County area reflect the community’s diversity and history. They share stories of people from many backgrounds—some leaders, some helpers, all part of what makes Pryor what it is today.

Emily Allen

Emily Allen

Nov 9, 2020

Emily Elizabeth Allen, 27, of Chouteau, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 near Catoosa, Oklahoma.  She was born on September 3, 1993 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert Carl Muhlhauser and Melody (Phillips) Muhlhauser.  Emily married Ricky Junior Allen on October 24, 2013 in Wagoner, Oklahoma, making a wonderful life together and welcoming five beautiful children...

Phyllis Due

Phyllis Due

Nov 8, 2020

Phyllis Mae Due, 81, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born on October 10, 1939 in Strang, Oklahoma; the daughter of Raymond and Iva Mae (Elrod) Jones. She married the love of her life, Billy Ray Due, on June 22, 1957 and they have celebrated 63 years...

Mary Cartwright

Mary Cartwright

Nov 4, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Cartwright, 96, of Pryor, passed from this life on November 4, 2020 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. She was born on March 16, 1924 in Olive, Oklahoma; the daughter of Clyde and Melvina (Rusco) Gear. Mary was a Registered Nurse for over 20 years and genuinely loved her job and helping people. She married the love of her...

Ted Harrison

Ted Harrison

Nov 2, 2020

Ted was born on September 28, 1938 to Theodore G. and Elizabeth K. Harrison at Graceville, Minnesota. He passed away on November 2, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ted was raised in the Graceville area and graduated from Graceville, Minnesota. He served 6 years in the Army National Guard. He enlisted into the National Guard on August 26, 1963 and...

Cecil Vivion

Cecil Vivion

Nov 2, 2020

Cecil David Vivion, 96, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at his home.  He was born on June 11, 1924 in Yonkers, Oklahoma, the son of Quinton Vivion and Etta Mae (Stephens) Vivion.  He faithfully served his Country in the United States Army.  Cecil married Dollie Piland on November 16, 1964 in Wagoner, Oklahoma,   He...

Ray Hughes

Ray Hughes

Nov 2, 2020

Ray Lee Hughes, 78, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma passed away on

Monday, November 2, 2020 at his home.  He was born on August 7, 1942 in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Robert Lee Hughes Jr. and Louise (Copeland) Hughes.  Ray faithfully served his Country in the United States Army.  He married Nancy Kirkland on June 2,...

Walter Blackfox

Walter Blackfox

Nov 2, 2020

Walter Dean Blackfox, 69, passed from this life on November 2, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on March 25, 1951 in Strang, Oklahoma; the son of Ike Blackfox and Julia Grass. He grew up in the Strang area for most of his life. Walter joined the United States Military and faithfully served our country in the Marines...

Lupe Rodriguez

Lupe Rodriguez

Nov 1, 2020

Guadalupe Mata Rodriguez, 70, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on July 7, 1950 in Cameron, Texas; the daughter of Guadalupe Mata and Aurora Arellano. Lupe loved to go shopping and looked forward to traveling, especially traveling abroad and seeing new sights. She was very family oriented and loved spending...

Stephen Summerfield

Stephen Summerfield

Oct 31, 2020

Stephen Drake Summerfield, 25, died unexpectedly on October 31, 2020 in Pryor, Oklahoma. Stephen was born in Tucson, Arizona on December 8, 1994 to Larry Summerfield and Valerie (Hale) Summerfield. After high school, he attended the A. L. E. R. T. Academy in Texas and moved to Oklahoma in 2014. Stephen attended Rogers State University where he...

Richard "Dick" Williams

Richard "Dick" Williams

Oct 31, 2020

Richard “Dick” Allen Williams, Sr., of Big Cabin, passed from this life on Saturday, October 31, 2020 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on April 19, 1927 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the son of Everett and Katy (Edens) Williams. Dick faithfully served our country in the United States Army and is a World War II Army Veteran. He served over...

Eva Mahan

Eva Mahan

Oct 31, 2020

Eva Nell Mahan, 85, of Chouteau, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 31, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on March 29, 1935; the daughter of Curt and Pearl Tincher. Eva grew up in Tahlequah where she met the love of her life Donal.  They were married on February 19, 1955 then moved to Sand Springs...

Leo Perry

Leo Perry

Oct 30, 2020

Leo Ray Perry, 85, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 2, 1935 in Cederdale, Oklahoma; the son of Ross and Beulah (Hunsaker) Perry. He started in the laundry business and had three different laundromats in Pryor and also ran a dairy in Pryor. Leo then started working for...

William Barnwell, Jr.

William Barnwell, Jr.

Oct 30, 2020

William West “Bill” Barnwell went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 30, 2020 at home with Wanda and all 4 kids by his side. Bill was born on March 29th, 1954 in San Jose California to Bill and Marcy Barnwell. He moved to Arkansas when he was in the 7th grade. Bill was a 1972 graduate...

Marilyn Mauck

Marilyn Mauck

Oct 28, 2020

Marilyn Sue Mauck (Johnson) of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the age of 67, at her sister’s home in Claremore, Oklahoma.  She was born on August 12, 1953 in Kingston, Jamaica to David Henry and E. Lucile Baker Mauck.  Marilyn grew up in Jamaica, where her parents served as missionaries for The Church of...

Ruth Fallon

Ruth Fallon

Oct 27, 2020

Ruth Fallon, 84, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 28, 1936 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the daughter of Orin and Alice (Crittenden) Callison. Ruth was an extraordinary nationally known Indigenous Artist of Cherokee Heritage. Her art from beautiful beading, clothing design, paintings and much more were exceptional. Ruth also...

Leta Mae Barr

Leta Mae Barr

Oct 25, 2020

Leta Mae Barr, 92, of Pryor, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 25, 2020. She was born on May 24, 1928 in Aledo, Oklahoma; the daughter of Leslie and Myrtle (Addington) Taylor. Leta Mae grew up in Leedey, Oklahoma and graduated from the Leedey Class of 1945. In 1958, she moved to Pryor and met Clarence, the...

Vesta Mounce

Vesta Mounce

Oct 24, 2020

Vesta Lou Mounce, 45, of Locust Grove, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 3, 1975 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the daughter of Robby and Karen (Grubb) Mounce. She was born a triplet, and they have always lived together and have been very close. Vesta loved hugs, high fives and playing ball...

Terry Taylor, Sr.

Terry Taylor, Sr.

Oct 21, 2020

Terry Lynn Taylor, Sr., 70, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on July 6, 1950 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of Vester and Opal (Moore) Taylor. Terry faithfully served in the United States Army from July 25, 1968 until being honorably discharged on December 1, 1970. Terry was an...

Stanley Carey

Stanley Carey

Oct 21, 2020

Stanley Carey, 77, of Adair, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 26, 1942 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma; the son of Harlan and Lucille (Harris) Carey. Stanley married the love of his life, Ruth Ann, in Tahlequah on July 16, 1962 and together they have 4 children; Samuel, Tracy, Suzanna,...

Earl Vickers

Earl Vickers

Oct 16, 2020

Earl Jack Vickers, 92, of Adair, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 3, 1928 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; the son of Louie Jack and Fannie (Lusk) Vickers. Earl faithfully served his country in the United States Army, serving during two wars, World War II and the Korean War. During his...

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